Fort Collins used to limit most homes to one family plus two unrelated people ("U+2"). Colorado HB24-1007 ended limits like that in 2024, which opened up rent-by-the-room house hacking near Colorado State University. Greeley, near the University of Northern Colorado, offers lower prices for the same strategy.
Strategies that work in Fort Collins & Greeley
Rent by the room
Lowest cost to get in.
Basement or ADU
Your own space plus rent.
2-4 units
Most rental income.
Before you buy in Fort Collins & Greeley
- Check the city's rental license and short-term rental rules
- Check HOA rules on rentals and occupants
- Confirm basement bedrooms have egress windows and permits
- Get real rents for similar rooms or units nearby (we pull them for you)
Looking at homes in Fort Collins & Greeley? We send listings with a house hack estimate for each one (links go to Homes.com).
Questions people ask
Is house hacking worth it in Fort Collins & Greeley?
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